How much does a Fundraising U franchise cost?

The FDD lists a total initial investment of about $79,800–$84,277, including a $60,000 initial franchise fee.

Is a Fundraising U franchise worth it?

It depends on the numbers, not the pitch. Fundraising U scores C on disclosure honesty, carries about 8.6% of sales in ongoing fees, and discloses 1 legal matters. Get the real owner take-home before you sign.

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The real numbers on owning a Fundraising U franchise

Fundraising/Coaching Services · FDD 2026 · from public state filings

CDisclosure honesty

This franchisor discloses earnings (Item 19) — but read how.

★★★☆☆ FranchiseValidate transparency rating: 3/5

Investment

$79,800–$84,277

Total fees

8.6% of sales

Outlets

Closure signals

0 ceased, 0 terminated

Lawsuits

Is Fundraising U worth it? How it compares to 223 similar franchises

Ongoing fees	8.6% of sales	steeper than 61% of other franchises franchises
Startup cost	from $79,800	cheaper than most (median $128,950)
Disclosure honesty	Grade C	typical for the category
Closure rate	0.0% of outlets	better than most (median 1.5%)
Disclosed lawsuits	1	about average

Benchmarked against every other franchises franchise we've graded from public FDDs — the context the franchisor's pitch never gives you.

What their own earnings claim actually says

35 franchisees disclosed; gross sales ranged $84.6K–$1.3M; residual sales 6–90%; cost of goods 69.5% of sales.

Failure & turnover reality (Item 20)

2025: +27 net outlets; 1 arbitration settlement; Illinois/Maryland/Virginia surety bonds required.

Legal history (Item 3)

1 matters disclosed.

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Fundraising U franchise — frequently asked

How much does a Fundraising U franchise cost?: The FDD lists a total initial investment of about $79,800–$84,277, including a $60,000 initial franchise fee.
How much do Fundraising U franchise owners make?: 35 franchisees disclosed; gross sales ranged $84.6K–$1.3M; residual sales 6–90%; cost of goods 69.5% of sales. We grade this disclosure C for honesty.
What is the Fundraising U franchise failure rate?: 2025: +27 net outlets; 1 arbitration settlement; Illinois/Maryland/Virginia surety bonds required.
Is a Fundraising U franchise worth it?: It depends on the numbers, not the pitch. Fundraising U scores C on disclosure honesty, carries about 8.6% of sales in ongoing fees, and discloses 1 legal matters. Get the real owner take-home before you sign.

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Source: WI DFI Franchise Registration (2026). FranchiseValidate is independent and not affiliated with Fundraising U or its franchisor. Figures are extracted from the franchisor's own public disclosure document; verify against the current FDD before any decision.